Wednesday, May 11, 2011

A Highlight on May Happenings!

Join Auburn Parks and Recreation as we cast into summer with the 19th Annual Fishing Rodeo, sponsored by Evans Realty, on Saturday, May 14 from 8 - 11 a.m. at the lake at Auburn Technology Park South. The first 150 children will receive a tackle box, courtesy of Evans Realty! Registration is $5, payable the day of the event. This event is open to children ages 12 & under. For more information, visit http://www.auburnalabama.org/parks or contact Auburn Parks and Recreation at 501-2930.

Auburn v Alabama Baseball Series
Friday, May 13 at 6 pm, Saturday, May 14 at 12 pm and Sunday, May 15 at 1pm!

Auburn Jazz & Blues Festival
The 4th Annual Auburn Jazz & Blues Festival will be held on May 20 from 6-11 p.m. The event, held at Pebble Hill on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Debardelaben Street, is hosted by the Auburn Arts Association. This year’s event will feature John Mooney & Bluesiana. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Enjoy an evening of live musical entertainment at Town Creek Park as Auburn Parks and Recreation presents the May Concert Series every Thursday in May beginning at 6 p.m. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. The series kicks off on Thursday, May 5 with a performance by Crossroads, a five-piece variety band covering many country and classic rock hits. To see who will be playing each Thursday visit our calendar of events at http://www.aotourism.com/calendar.

Farmers Market at Ag Heritage Park

An open-air farmers' market (pictured above) is held each Thursday from 3-6 pm at Ag Heritage Park during the spring and summer growing season. The market offers locally produced fruits, vegetables, honey, ornamental plants, herbs, cut flowers, stone-ground grains, eggs, goat cheeses, goat milk soaps, baked and canned goods, and Alabama-roasted coffee. In addition, it often features the work of local artisans, educational booths, and musical entertainment.

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Cat Watson is the newest addition to the Tourism Bureau. Naturally, the blog became her first responsibility. Cat graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Public Relations and now serves as the Communications Specialist for the AOTB. Cat is a true Auburn local, having lived here her whole life. She enjoys writing and loves to edit even more.